Below are the latest equity crowdfunding raises begun this past week. For additional information, we encourage KingsCrowd members to click on the link provided for more details. If interested, be sure and follow how each startup’s respective raise is progressing, and the concepts they are bringing to the marketplace.
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Biscuit and Counter is raising funds on MainVest. The business started as a home-based biscuit baking project and has grown to become a place serving biscuit-centric breakfast, brunch, or lunch menus. The company has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Palm Springs Life Magazine, and The Hollywood Reporter and plans to open a permanent home in downtown Palm Springs. Marlo Sandler and Lance Velasquez founded Biscuit and Counter in July 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $100,000 and a maximum target of $150,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for space buildout, equipment, and operating capital.
Agora, with a valuation of $8 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is developing a platform for people to search across the inventory of local stores and get what they want locally. The platform will also help local stores build a robust inventory system based on local demand insights. Agora will have multiple revenue streams, including product placement, analytics, and ad-based revenue. Allison Walsh founded Agora in May 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, software development, and human capital.
World Tree, with a $12.6 million valuation, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is leading the Eco-Tree Action designed to reverse climate change and make significant impacts for investors and small farmers. The project provides accessible investment opportunities in sustainable timber. World Tree has raised $8.7 million to date and is funding more than 270 tree farms. Doug Willmore founded World Tree in June 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $250,000 and a maximum target of $5,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for farmer support and performance bonus, trees and shipping, brokering the lumber, marketing, investor relations, and carbon program costs.
Waku, with a valuation of $6 million, is raising funds on Republic. The business makes delicious herbal tea to maximize gut health. The herbal teas are gluten-free, keto-friendly, non-GMO, vegan, all-natural, and draw on centuries of Ecuadorian knowledge. Waku acquired more than 3,500 new customers in the last 12 months and reported 360% growth compared to 2020. The revenue is expected to reach more than $650,000 by the end of 2021. Nico Estrella and Juan Giraldo founded Waku in September 2017. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for launching new and improved products, refreshing the brand, and launching with national brands.
ZiphyCare, with a valuation of $20 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The business provides affordable at-home quality healthcare for underserved communities, the disabled, the poor, and the elderly. ZiphyCare treats chronically ill patients in the comfort of their homes both remotely and in person. The business has treated hundreds of patients in New York and signed contracts for thousands of patients in New York and New Jersey. Rada Sumareva founded ZiphyCare in March 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for sales and marketing, R&D, salaries, platform COGS, engineering, pilot financing, and pilot staffing.
Knowledge as a Service, with a valuation of $16 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is developing a proven behavior change solution that aims to change the lives of employees. The solution will change workplace training by influencing employee behaviors through technology, learning science, and advertising principles. Knowledge as a Service has three patents awarded and has been adopted by many Fortune 500 companies. Robert Feeney founded Knowledge as a Service in July 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $250,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for technology development, marketing, and working capital.
GiftCrowd, with a valuation of $5.79 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. It is an online group gifting solution that offers users a hassle-free group gifting experience. The solution takes care of the complete group gifting process, including collecting money, sending reminders, maintaining the personal touch, and sending thank you notes. GiftCrowd already has a loyal customer base with many repeat customers. Eshed Doni founded GiftCrowd in March 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $965,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to become the go-to website for group gifting.
nVIAsoft, with a valuation of $93.7 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is developing a multimodal contactless hand biometric technology called Verihand. The technology will use AI with a proprietary algorithm and machine learning to bring security into users’ hands. nVIAsoft’s unique patent addresses the limitations of other biometric authentication processes and makes databases virtually unhackable. Bernard D. Garcia founded nVIAsoft in March 2014. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for expansion into cloud computing and mobile industries for single sign-on, secure online banking, and payment solutions.
The Yogi Trademark Movie is raising funds on Wefunder. The feature comedy is exploring the exploding yoga movement and will cater to the enjoyment of a yoga-forward audience. The team filmed a short version of The Yogi Trademark Movie as the proof of concept and called it Awarewolf. The short version was a resounding success and was screened at major film festivals. The Yogi Trademark Movie is produced by Laura Wagner, Chris K Thomas, and Reena Dutt, and directed by Dan Damman. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $300,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for crew stipends, actor stipends, food, transportation, lodging, and other shoot location costs.
Zaiser Motors, with a valuation of $5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is developing the first twin-hub electric motorcycle, Electrocycle. The electric motorcycle will be safe, stylish, and affordable and allows for maximum personalization and replaceability of parts. The company is working with multiple battery and manufacturing partners to use lithium-ion technology. Anthony Cross and Christopher Shipman founded Zaiser Motors in February 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $500,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for the development of pre-production prototype, marketing, salaries, working capital, and other expenses.
The Tutelare Corporation, with a valuation of $17.4 million, is raising funds on Netcapital. The company has created a proprietary technology to enhance law enforcement by detecting concealed weapons in a fixed or mobile environment. The technology enhances safety at places, including large venues, military bases, malls, schools, government buildings, and places of worship. The Tutelare Corporation’s technology allows users to operate around potential targets with no abnormal signature. Rodney Reum founded The Tutelare Corporation in August 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $5,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for sensor development, AI development, software development, marketing and sales, and compensation for managers.
Garrett Music Academy is raising funds on SMBX. It is a music school that provides high-quality music lessons and specialty programs to people passionate about music. The academy offers one major summer program, two year-round programs and has won 10 community awards. It has 1,500 enrolled students and tailors private lessons for its students according to their abilities and goals. Krista Garrett founded Garrett Music Academy in May 2004. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $125,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to develop new student programming, purchase new equipment and software, and refinance debt.
NatureTrak, with a valuation of $13 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company has developed a platform for financial institutions to track and manage their risks related to cannabis banking in real-time. The service includes a full suite of federal and state-examined compliance tools for any financial institution considering cannabis banking. NatureTrak has already enabled $1.5 billion in cannabis-related transactions. Jontae James founded NatureTrak in December 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $24,999 and a maximum target of $999,790. The campaign proceeds will be used for scaling of marketing, blockchain integration, scaling of development staff, and execution of a product development road map.
Travelmate Robotics, with a valuation of $22.6 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has created a robotic travel assistant who can carry luggage like a self-moving suitcase. The robot assistant is powered by a patented movement system that uses AI and machine learning to follow people whenever they go. Maximillian Kovtun founded Travelmate Robotics in July 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999 and a maximum target of $534,996. The campaign proceeds will be used for innovation, expansion, and growth.
Capital Pipeline, with a valuation of $8.5 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed an AI-based process automation technology that centralizes segregated and unstructured public data and transforms it into state-of-the-art business analytics. The tools offered by Capital Pipeline help businesses to make smart and strategic decisions based on business analytics. Capital Pipeline was named a Google Cloud Startup in 2021 and began a partnership with Automation Anywhere. Stephanie Dyan Nelson and Joseph Yuhas founded Capital Pipeline in August 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,069,960. The campaign proceeds will be used to improve and build upon the existing technology, enhance the main data set, and expand the client base.
Blockchain Institute of Technology
Blockchain Institute of Technology, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The institute provides credentialed education and certification in blockchain technology. The aim is to make blockchain education cost-effective and accessible and expand access to professional training in the technology. Blockchain Institute of Technology already has more than 100,000 enrollments across 180 countries for its programs and courses. George Levy founded the Blockchain Institute of Technology in May 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to grow the customer base.
Les Gourmands Bakery is raising funds on MainVest. The bakery is based in San Francisco, CA, and serves handmade French bakery products, including freshly made sandwiches and French viennoiseries. The bakery products are made using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients without any preservatives. Les Gourmands Bakery was voted the best bakery in San Francisco in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Sylvain Chaillout founded Les Gourmands Bakery in January 2017. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $200,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to acquire a new production facility and grow.
Responsum Health, with a valuation of $4.5 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company has created free and disease-specific apps to provide support and knowledge to people with chronic conditions. The apps come with a curated library of resources, moderated community chat, integrated vetted resources, summarised newsfeed, and private messaging options. Responsum Health already has four patient-partnered, commercially supported platforms and has just launched the fifth platform for persons with long term COVID-19. Andrew Rosenberg founded Responsum Health in July 2014. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to double the number of platforms, expand the patient group partnerships, and expand the business development team.
Rockval, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on Fundopolis. The company offers affordable data-driven underwriting for existing property and ground-up development. The solution helps in bridging the gap between small/mid-size firms, commercial real estate investors, “resi-mmercial” brokers, and newcomers in the commercial real estate space. Rockval has already generated $6,000 in annual recurring revenue since its launch in April 2021. Grant Weiss founded Rockval in July 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $1,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to add more paid users and increase the annual recurring revenue.
Unicore is raising funds on Mr. Crowd. It is a real estate trust that acquires and develops real estate, holds real estate for rental income, and eventually disposes of the real estate. Unicore currently plans to acquire a property at 1157 Dorrance St., Philadelphia, PA. The company will buy, renovate, and sell the property with a sponsor guaranteed return of 15% or higher in nine-to-12 months. Tianyuan Gu founded Unicore in July 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $107,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to acquire and renovate the property in Philadelphia.
College Coaching Network, with a valuation of $6 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company provides mobile counseling and guidance to students looking for scholarships, grants, or endowments. In addition, the mobile app of College Coaching Network, UneeQ, helps students through the entire college planning process. College Coaching Network supports 43,000 student users and has also created a national Scholarship Foundation Podcast. Claude Harris and Anthony Kozuch founded College Coaching Network in 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,993.56 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to increase the number of users and enter into new and exciting partnerships.
Kachinga, with a valuation of $7.5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed a platform to help parents bring financial literacy to the next generation. Kachinga provides a chore, savings, and allowance management app for kids, a debit card with parental controls, and personalized guidance to parents. Kachinga has demonstrated 10% average monthly organic growth since January 2021 and is expected to become cash flow positive in less than two years. John McIntyre founded Kachinga in June 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $200,000 and a maximum target of $1,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for advertising, product development, marketing, hosting, and other costs.
TIKI, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed a solution that puts data back into the hands of the users. The users get to decide what data companies collect and what they do with it. The users get paid their fair share for their data. TIKI already has more than 120,000 people signed up for its beta version, with a very small marketing budget. Michael Audi, Anna Stoilova, Share Faria, and Brian Gagnon founded TIKI in December 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to add more active users and launch on app stores.
Frequency Rocket, with a valuation of $1.95 million, is raising funds on Mr. Crowd. The company makes sports supplements that are focused on innovation and bringing the best sports supplements to athletes. The business has developed an online store that offers a ketone supplement called Zumi for high-performance athletes. Frequency Rocket is led by a highly trained and experienced team and aims to provide exceptional customer support to its customers. Jos Daniel founded Frequency Rocket in December 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $19,500 and a maximum target of $546,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
GapNurse, with a valuation of $10.25 million, is raising funds on PicMii. The technology of GapNurse provides health workers and nurses with a stress-free and comfortable working environment. The platform connects licensed caregivers with facilities that need them based on their skills, comfort level, and experience. GapNurse has initiated pilot studies in nine regional facilities across the US and Europe. Kevin E. Lundy founded GapNurse in October 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to expand into new markets and grow.
OurBanc Corporation is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed mobile banking that improves the financial health of its customers. The app allows customers to measure their income, spending, savings, and planning and manage their financial health. OurBanc Corporation is next-gen tech-enabled and has strategic partnerships with industry leaders. David Dwumah and Aaron D Sims founded OurBanc Corporation in November 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for product support and maintenance, product development, founding team salaries, marketing, and legal and administrative expenses.
Yubi Health, with a valuation of $9.99 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed a behavioral health app that serves as a mental health and wellbeing solution. The app uses evidence-based science and AI to create a personal plan to prevent serious mental illnesses. Yubi Health is led by a knowledgeable team and works on innovative technology. Rahul Goyal and Vivek Goel founded Yubi Health in January 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,998.56 and a maximum target of $1,069,996.80. The campaign proceeds will be used to launch the EMPWR2 phase and expand across community mental health members and donor organizations.
MedWave Software Solutions, with a valuation of $57.3 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed a proprietary platform, HarmoniMD, that helps save lives through improved healthcare delivery. The system is easy to use, multilingual, and affordable for hospitals in need of electronic solutions. MedWave Software Solutions is making waves in the healthcare industry and has been voted as the number one electronic health records platform in LATAM for two years in a row. Dan Smith founded MedWave Software Solutions in March 2012. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $100,001 and a maximum target of $1,069,997. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, software development support, sales and implementation team building, and hiring regional managers.
Solar Intermodal is raising funds independently through Regulation A+ crowdfunding. The research and development company specializes in the placement of solar energy panels at previously untenable places. The Solar Bracket Unit (SBU) of Solar Intermodal is designed around the standard global intermodal cargo container system. Robert Anderson Jr. founded Solar Intermodal in 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $250,000 and a maximum target of $5,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for research and development, marketing, real estate facilities and manufacturing, and general and administrative expenses.
NowRx, with a valuation of $275 million, is testing the waters on SeedInvest. The digital health platform provides both same-day delivery of medicines and telehealth services through its software and robotics. The pharmacy management and logistics system of NowRx, QuickFill, offers online prescribing, free same-day prescription delivery, insurance approval, payment assistance, and live customer service. NowRx generated $13.4 million in revenue in 2020 and reached $9.79 in revenue in the first half of 2021. Cary Breese and Sumeet Shoekand founded NowRx in 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $2,550,000 and a maximum target of $75,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for research and development, growth into new geographical regions, and expansion of operations to meet increasing consumer demand.
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